Forest products industry

Clinic & Show expands program topics, exhibits

Article Abstract:

The Wood Technology Clinic and Show will be held from Mar 15-17, 1995 at Portland, OR's Oregon Convention Center. There will be 445 exhibitors. The show will be held in conjunction with the Pacific Woodworking Conference which will feature management and technical sessions. The producer of the Clinic and Show is the Wood Technology Exposition Group and the sponsor is Wood Technology magazine.

Value-added manufacturing: good, bad & ugly

Article Abstract:

Lumber producers who want to start value-added manufacturing should learn from the experiences of other companies. Producers should try to find a niche market to buy their new products. Planning should include a study of raw materials and equipment costs plus analysis of production costs in relation to expected prices.

NZ researchers learn work has cash value

Article Abstract:

The New Zealand Forestry Research Institute is studying the manufacture of wood products from radiata pine. Wood products sector plays an important role for New Zealand's economy. The institute's research projects and management issues are also discussed.